| HONESTLY’S VERDICT |
| In a word: Special |
| Food: Sri Lankan favourites freshly prepared for you in the family home |
| Service: Saman is wonderful, his smile & laugh will keep you going for weeks! |
| Presentation: Rustic look, food served on the family’s best china |
| Ambience: Chill to the sounds of nature, just remember the mosquito repellant |
| Location: Set back behind the beach on the family’s property amid lush green foliage |
| Value for money: The whole experience is worth every penny and a feast of rice and curry is less than £3 |
| Worth a visit?: What could be better than eating authentic, freshly prepared Sri Lankan cuisine in the knowledge that you’re directly helping a family and supporting a young entrepreneur? |
Welcoming sign to the homestay and restaurant
I met Saman on Marakolliya Beach near Tangalle in Sri Lanka, he was searching for shells along the tide line as I walked down the beach before breakfast. He was collecting shells to make bracelets and necklaces to sell to tourists like me that he meets on the beach. It turns out he also runs the sweetest little homestay guesthouse and tiny restaurant from his family home. Being desperate to find authentic Sri Lankan cuisine, I wasn’t going to pass up on the opportunity to eat at his little restaurant.
Honestly Foodie 